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PF Kevin Love makes return to Cavaliers official

(7/9/2015)While forward Kevin Love had announced with a personal post that he was returning to the Cavaliers, he and the team made it official Thursday when they signed a new contract.

"As one of the truly elite players in the NBA, Kevin’s value and impact was critical to our success this past season and we are thrilled that he will be part of our core group for many years to come," Cavaliers GM David Griffin said.

Love played in 75 games (all starts) with averages of 16.4 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 33.8 minutes per game before injuring his shoulder in the opening round of the NBA playoffs.

Kevin Love announces he's staying with Cavaliers

Love, who lost most of the postseason to a shoulder injury, wrote the following:

After Game 1 of the NBA Finals, that's when it really struck me. Sitting on the sidelines, I never wanted to play in a game more than that one. I had dreamed of playing in the NBA Finals and I just wanted to help my guys win. I couldn't have been prouder of them as they poured their blood, sweat and tears onto the court.

Yeah, of course I've heard the free agency rumors. But at the end of the day, and after meeting with my teammates (it turns out pools are great meeting places) and with the front office, it was clear Cleveland was the place for me. We're all on the same page and we're all in. We have unfinished business and now it's time to get back to work.

Love, who was seen meeting with LeBron James poolside, will earn a max deal of $110 million over five years, per CBSSports.com NBA writer Matt Moore.

The Cavaliers wasted no time locking him up, quelling rumors in the process that he was headed to the Lakers or Celtics.

Love was considered by some a poor fit as a third wheel in the Cleveland offense. His average of 16.4 points per game was nearly 10 points lower than what he had achieved the previous year in Minnesota. He spent much of his time roaming beyond the arc to provide space to drive for LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

He hit two huge shots down the stretch in a playoff defeat of Boston and seemed to be finding his niche within the offense when the shoulder injury destroyed any further opportunity to contribute.

Report: Cavaliers believe they will retain PF Kevin Love

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(7/1/2015)The Cavaliers remain confident they will re-sign free agent power forward Kevin Love despite his apparent desire to feel out other possibilities, per the Akron Beacon Journal.

Love will visit the Lakers and could respond to interest from the Celtics as well. But the Cavaliers are willing to offer him a five-year deal worth more than $100 million, which no other team can match. He has also stated repeatedly his plan to stay in Cleveland.

The 26-year-old Love was a mild disappointment with the Cavaliers in his first year with the team as he struggled to find his shot consistently and fit into an offense that required him to open floor space for LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

Report: Cavaliers preparing five-year deal for Kevin Love

by Elliott Smith | Staff Writer

(6/29/2015)The Cavaliers are expected to make a lucrative contract offer to free-agent forward Kevin Love, per Cleveland.com.

Love, who opted out of his contract to become a free agent, is expected to receive a five-year, $110 million deal to remain in Cleveland, although it is reported that Love may want to get a smaller contract in order to then take advantage of the higher salary cap once the league's new TV deals kick in.

Love is coveted by several teams, including the Lakers and Celtics, and he will make visits with several squads once he officially becomes a free agent on July 1.

Cavaliers GM remains confident PF Kevin Love sticking around

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(6/26/2015)Cavaliers general manager David Griffin has reiterated his confidence that power forward Kevin Love will remain with the team despite opting out of his contract.

Superstar LeBron James is also expected to opt out, but the moves are designed to maximize their deals.

Love has stated repeatedly his desire to remain in Cleveland, but rumors persist that he will not only be courted by teams such as the Celtics and Lakers, but that he is leaning toward accepting an offer to go elsewhere.

"I think he has been very clear with what his intentions are all along," Griffin told the Northeast Ohio Media Group. "Any time he has stood in front of anybody he's said that. I'm not concerned about it."

When asked late during the playoff run if he wanted to stay with the Cavaliers, Love said, 'Yes ... I want to win."

Neither the Lakers nor the Celtics would likely provide him that immediate opportunity.

Love, however, did not match previous career numbers as a third wheel in Cleveland. He averaged 16.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game this season and lost a chance to contribute to the last three playoff series when he sustained a shoulder injury.

GM: Cavaliers PF Kevin Love cleared to travel with team

(5/26/2015)Cavaliers general manager David Griffin has announced that Cavaliers injured forward Kevin Love has gained permission from medical personnel to travel with the team, per ESPN.

Love, who is out for the remainder of the postseason with a shoulder injury sustained in the first round of the playoffs against Boston, received the clearance after having it re-evaluated. He has shed the sling used to stablize the shoulder.

He rejoined the team Sunday for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals in Cleveland.

Kevin Love does light workout for Cavaliers

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(5/23/2015)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love was able to do a light workout on Saturday.

Love is expected to miss the rest of the postseason with a shoulder injury. The Associated Press reported that Love was at the Cavs practice facility on Saturday and "got in some kind of workout, likely bike."

Cavaliers F Jones: Presence of Love 'means the world to us'

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/7/2015)Injured forward Kevin Love (shoulder) joined his fellow Cavaliers on the bench midway through the second quarter of their Game 2 win Wednesday against Chicago. He received a huge ovation when shown on the Jumbotron and expressed his appreciation.

"It was amazing," he told the Northeast Ohio Media Group. "I loved it. These are some great fans."

Teammate James Jones believes his presence proved inspiring to the team.

"He's our brother and he makes us whole," said James Jones, who scored a surprising 17 points in the victory. "So if he's playing or if he's on the sideline, it means the world to us. To have him here with us tonight as that extra body, that extra voice, that extra coach made a difference and you could see it in our play."

Smith is suspended for the first two games of the series after getting ejected for punching Jae Crowder in Game 4 of their opening round series. Love will miss the rest of the playoffs with after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Shumpert averaged 8.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in 62 games this season. Miller averaged 2.1 points and 1.8 rebounds in 52 games. The Cavaliers are currently 4 1/2-point favorites against the Bulls.

Ainge: Celtics' Kelly Olynyk didn't hurt Kevin Love on purpose

Olynyk pulled on Love's arm while going for a loose ball, separating Love's shoulder and putting him out for four-to-six months.

"I think that's a little bit over the top," Ainge said when asked if he thought Olynyk's actions were intentiona, per the Boston Globe. "I feel bad for Kevin Love."

"I thought it was just a foul," he added. "Two guys going for a loose ball."

Cavaliers' Kevin Love undergoes shoulder surgery, out 4-6 months

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(4/29/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love underwent successful surgery Wednesday to repair his dislocated left shoulder and will miss the remainder of the postseason, the team announced.

Love sustained the injury in his team's Game 4 win over the Celtics after getting tangled with Kelly Olynyk. He played just seven minutes in the win, which gave the Cavaliers a first-round sweep.

ith Love potentially out six months, his status for the beginning of next season is in doubt. He owns a $16.7-million player option for next season that will allow him to return to the Cavaliers for one more year if he so chooses.

Cavaliers doubt Kevin Love (shoulder) can return in playoffs

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(4/28/2015)Cavaliers general manager David Griffin said it's highly unlikely forward Kevin Love will be able to return during the playoffs, reports the Akron Beacon Journal.

Love sustained a dislocated shoulder during the Game 4 win over the Celtics on Sunday when he got tangled with Kelly Olynyk. Love has already been ruled out of the Eastern Conference Semifinals and Griffin said he would be surprised if Love was able to return at any point in the playoffs. He also did not rule out surgery for Love.

With Love likely out for the remainder of the playoffs, forward LeBron James said the team remains confident that someone will fill Love's role, reports Fox Sports.

"We're a confident bunch," he said. "We have guys who can step up. No excuses."

Cavs F Kevin Love (shoulder) out for conference semifinals

Love dislocated his shoulder early in Game 4 against the Celtics. He was tangled up with Kelly Olynyk on a play that could now impact the next round. The Cavaliers will play the winner of the Bulls and Bucks series, with Chicago leading 3-1 at the moment.

"Evaluation and imaging have defined the extent of the injury: an acute anterior inferior glenohumeral dislocation with the corresponding ligament/labrum tearing and humeral head bone bruising," the Cavaliers said in a statement. "Currently, Love is undergoing training room treatments while additional opinions are being obtained and treatment options being explored. Love will be unavailable for Cavaliers' upcoming Conference Semifinal playoff series and an update regarding his status beyond that will be determined over the next several days."

It was previously reported that Love could miss up to two weeks at minimum with the injury. While Love is out for the conference semis, there's still a chance he could be back for the conference finals if Cleveland advances. However, nothing is certain at this time.

After the game against Boston, Love voiced his displeasure at Olynyk's play.

"I have no doubt in my mind that he did it on purpose," Love said.

Report: Kevin Love getting second opinion on shoulder

by Elliott Smith | Staff Writer

(4/27/2015)The status of Cavaliers forward Kevin Love's injured shoulder may be delayed as the player seeks a second opinion on the severity of the injury, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

Love, who dislocated his shoulder as he was tangled up with the Celtics' Kelly Olynyk in Sunday's game 4 victory, will be a free agent after the season and ensuring the shoulder will remain structurally sound is a critical bit of information for prospective suitors.

Love was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday and initial reports suggested he may miss two weeks of action.

Report: Cavaliers F Kevin Love may miss two weeks

by Elliott Smith | Staff Writer

(4/26/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, who disclocated his shoulder in Sunday's Game 4 victory over the Celtics, is expected to be out of action for a minimum of two weeks according to a report by Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com.

Love still must undergo an MRI on Monday, but the report says that sources within the organization feel the injury is severe enough to keep Love sidelined for a while.

Love felt that Celtics forward Kelly Olynyk deliberately injured him during the game.

Love is going through further evaluations on the injury. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time but Love did appear in pain. Love scored two points, had one rebound and one assist during his time on the court.

Love was an obvious subject after the win. He scored 23 points, nailed 6-of-10 from 3-point range, including two huge shots down the stretch, and added nine rebounds. He has been under the microscope all season as his statistics have suffered as the third option in Cleveland after a brilliant run in Minnesota.

"He's been highly criticized this year, and for what, I don't know why," James said via Masslive.com before a short pause. "I know why," he added. "I know why. I know."

When asked why, James was quick to reply. "For a team that finally gets together and they have a big three, they have to find someone," James said, referring to the media criticism of Love. "When I was in Miami, Chris Bosh was that guy at one point ... Kevin was the guy they tried to find and tear him down. One thing about him, he's always stayed positive. I've always believed in him."

Smith also came across as thoughtful in expressing his feelings about a shocking midseason that sent him from New York to Cleveland. But it was his defense of his character that stood out in the long piece.

"There have been unfair rumors that lead people to have misconceptions about me: that I don't care; that I don't take my job seriously; that I'm not committed to my craft," Smith wrote. "It's unfortunate, but people have been saying this about me during my entire career. It obviously bothers me and naturally would bother anyone to feel that people don't take you serious as a person. ... (after getting to know me) someone tells me I am a completely different person than who they perceived me to be."

Smith went on to write that Anthony is a pure scorer who has never had the luxury to play alongside the quality players afforded James or Kobe Bryant, but that he yearns to win as much as the other two. Smith concluded his piece by defending Love, whose numbers have fallen off considerably this year after a trade brought him from Minnesota.

"Forget what anyone says, Kevin Love is the ultimate teammate," Smith wrote. "He isn't the most athletic player out there - actually, Kevin is like that guy you see in a 40-and-up league just killing it because he knows the game better than anyone else out there. Mentally, Love is just in another stratosphere when it comes to understanding basketball. Plus, not only is he an underrated shooter who can knock down shots better than half the guards in the league, he is also the best rebounder I have played with, hands down."

Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Kevin Love, J.R. Smith out for Cavaliers

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(4/12/2015)The Cavaliers are resting four key players against the Celtics on Sunday.

Kyrie Irving, who had been questionable with a sore hip, will not play in Sunday's game.

Love missed Thursday's contest while dealing with a back injury, which has bothered him for most of the season.

The Cavaliers are 8-point favorites.

Kevin Love to start for Cavaliers on Sunday

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(4/4/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will return to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Love missed Thursday's game with a sore back and was initially listed as questionable for Sunday. Coach David Blatt confirmed that Love would play after he was able to make it through an entire practice on Saturday.

"Kev looked pretty good today," Blatt said, per Cleveland.com. "Hopefully in the morning he'll feel as well as he did today."

Meanwhile, forward Kevin Love, who is dealing with a back injury, has been ruled out of the game. Coach David Blatt siad Love has made progress with the back, but it is still sore, reports Bleacher Report.

"He's still not feeling great," Blatt said.

Cleveland is a 10 1/2-point favorite.

Cavs list Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love questionable for Miami game

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(4/2/2015)Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving missed morning shootaround due to illness and was deemed questionable for Thursday night's game at home against Miami, according to ESPN. Kevin Love, who is dealing with a back injury, has been considered a game-time decision.

Cleveland is a 9 1/2-point home favorite against Miami, per VegasInsider.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love, Iman Sumpert able to practice Wednesday

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(4/1/2015)After experiencing back pain which caused him to leave Sunday's contest, Cavaliers forward Kevin Love said his back is feeling good, reports the Associated Press.

In addition to Love, guard Iman Shumpert was also able to practice Wednesday and coach David Blatt said Shumpert will be available to play Thursday. Shumpert is dealing with an ankle injury, which he suffered during Sunday's game.

Cavs' Kevin Love suffers lower back injury during Sunday's game

The injury occurred during the fourth quarter of the game and Love did not return. Love scored 10 points on 4-of-10 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds over 31 minutes before leaving with the injury. Love has been experiencing back issues for most of the season.

With the Cavaliers not playing until Thursday against the Heat, Love said the time off will help the injury heal and he expects to play Thursday, reports Cleveland.com

Cavaliers PF Kevin Love doubles up vs. Grizzlies Wednesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(3/25/2015)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love scored 22 points on 10 of 13 shooting while grabbing 10 rebounds in his team's 111-89 win over the Grizzlies Wednesday.

It was the best shooting performance of the season for Love, who has racked up double-doubles in three of his four games since missing two games due to back issues. He also kicked in four assists, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes Wednesday.

The Cavaliers take a four-game winning streak into Friday's matchup with the Nets in Brooklyn.

Kevin Love not 'best friends' with LeBron James, plans to stick with Cavs

by Jason Butt | CBSSports.com

(3/23/2015)Kevin Love's rocky season in Cleveland has led to plenty of speculation as to whether he'll be back in a Cavaliers uniform in 2015.

Appearing on the Dan Patrick Show on Monday, Love gave a definitive statement, for the moment at least, on where he stands with the organization. Asked if winning an NBA title would sway his decision one way or the other, Love said he has no plans to head elsewhere.

"I plan on being a Cavalier either way," Love said.

Love and teammate LeBron James' relationship has been scrutinized at times, with the two not seeing eye to eye early at times this season. In February, James tweeted, "Stop trying to find a way to FIT-OUT and just FIT-IN," in reference to a quote Love gave about not trying too hard to fit in early this season.

On his Instagram page Sunday, James posted a photo of himself and a few teammates, without Love, and the caption, "Clique up!!" This led to speculation, once again, as to whether the two are getting along.

"You know, we're not best friends, we're not hanging out every day, but we see each other every day, whether at the practice facility, whether we're on the road or going to a game," Love said. "I think our relationship is also evolving."

In his first season with the Cavs, Love is averaging 16.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. Traded to the Cavs from the Timberwolves, Love is in the final year of his contract and will be a free agent this offseason.

Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will rest again Monday

Love also sat out Sunday's game and has been dealing with back spasms for the past few days. The Cavaliers are currently 6-point favorites against the Heat.

Cavaliers to rest Kevin Love on Sunday; Shawn Marion (hip) active

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(3/15/2015)Citing rest, the Cavaliers will hold forward Kevin Love out of Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Love has been dealing with back spasms.

Meanwhile, forward Shawn Marion is active for Sunday's game at Orlando, reports the Akron Beacon Journal. Marion has been suffering from a hip strain and last played Feb. 12. How much playing time he'll receive is unknown.

The Cavaliers are 10 1/2-point favorites.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love continues to deal with back soreness

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(3/15/2015)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love is continuing to deal with back soreness, acknowledging that he's had recurring back spasms since November, ESPN.com reports.

"It's something I want to get right before we get to the playoffs, because that's what's most important at this point," Love said . "It's not something that's -- I'm going to have to address my body. But I address my body every offseason. I'll go from my toe all the way up to my head to try to figure out how to better my body for next season. It's not something that's going to bother me down the road."

Love is expected to continue to play through the issues.

Kevin Love received postgame IV Tuesday, will play Wednesday

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/4/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love received an IV following Tuesday's 110-79 victory over the Celtics, ESPN reports. Although he revealed that he may be dealing with food poisoning, he said he plans to play Wednesday night against the Raptors.

Love played through the illness despite missing Tuesday's shootaround. He scored 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds while logging 25 minutes of game action in the win. He is averaging a double-double -- 16.9 points and 10.2 boards -- through his first 59 games in Cleveland.

Cleveland is a 5-point favorite at Toronto, per VegasInsider.com.

Cavs clear Kevin Love (illness) to play in Tuesday's game vs. Celtics

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(3/3/2015)Despite dealing with an illness, Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Celtics, reports foxsportsohio.com.

Cavs clear Kyrie Irving to play Tuesday; Kevin Love is questionable

Irving has been dealing with a shoulder strain, which has forced him to miss the last two games. Meanwhile, an illness prevented forward Kevin Love from attending Tuesday's shootaround and he'll be a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest.

The Cavaliers are 11-point favorites.

Cavs' Kevin Love listed as probable Tuesday with illness

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(3/3/2015)An illness prevented Cavaliers forward Kevin Love from participating in Tuesday's shootaround, but he is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics, reports the Akron Beacon Journal.

Love was told to stay home to help recover from the illness. In 58 games, Love is averaging 17.0 points and 10.2 rebounds.

The Cavaliers are 11-point favorites.

Cavaliers' Matthew Dellavedova notches season highs in double-double

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(2/27/2015)Matthew Dellavedova had season highs in points and rebounds in recording his first double-double of the year, Friday. Dellavedova had 14 points and 10 boards in the Cavaliers' 93-86 loss to the Pacers.

Dellavedova was one of three Cavs with double-doubles on the night, joining Kevin Love (17-10) and Iman Shumpert (14-10).

Dellavedova hit just five of 18 shots in the game to reach his scoring total, including a one-of-eight performance in the second quarter.

The Cavs next play at the Rockets, Sunday.

Cavaliers PF Kevin Love shines from three-point range Tuesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/24/2015)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love scored a team-high 24 points on 8 of 16 shooting, including 8 of 14 shooting from three-point range, in his team's 102-93 win over the Pistons Tuesday.

"Kevin had it going tonight, so I was looking to get him the ball," teammate LeBron James, who passed Scottie Pippen in Tuesday's win for most assists by a forward in NBA history, said. "That's how we play. Find the hot guy and keep him going."

Love matched his career high for made three-pointers in Tuesday's win, with his previous eight-trey performance coming during a 42-point explosion in Dec. 2013. He nearly had a second straight double-double Tuesday, hauling in nine rebounds while also chipping in three assists and one steal in 34 minutes.

The Cavaliers take a three-game winning streak into Thursday's matchup with the Warriors.

Cavaliers PF Kevin Love (eye) in starting lineup Friday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/20/2015)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Love missed the team's final game before the break after suffering a corneal abrasion last Wednesday. He's averaged 17.0 points and 10.4 rebounds in 52 games.

Cavaliers rule Kevin Love (eye) out of Thursday's game

Love suffered a corneal abrasion during Wednesday's contest and was considered questionable for Thursday's game. Tristan Thompson will start in place of Love.

The Cavaliers are 2 1/2-point favorites.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love (eye) remains gametime decision Thursday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/12/2015)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love (eye) remains a gametime decision for Thursday's game against the Bulls, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer and multiple reports.

Love was re-evaluated Thursday morning after getting poked in the eye Wednesday, and tests confirmed that the forward is dealing with a corneal abrasion. He was listed as questionable to play Thursday, though an earlier reported indicated that the plan was for Love to face the Bulls. He has averaged 17.0 points and 10.2 rebounds in his first season in Cleveland.

Report: Plan is for Cavs F Kevin Love to play Thursday

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(2/12/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is listed as questionable for Thursday's game at Chicago due to a corneal abrasion, but ESPN.com reports "the plan is for Love to play." Love is averaging 17 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists while playing nearly 35 minutes per night.

He suffered the injury in the third quarter of Wednesday's home win over the Heat.

Cavaliers F Kevin Love questionable against Bulls

Love suffered the injury Wednesday after getting poked in the eye against the Heat. He was unable to return to the game after the injury.

Injured in the third quarter, Love recorded 12 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in a 113-93 win over the Heat.

Cavaliers PF Kevin Love (eye) will not return Wednesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/11/2015)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love headed to the locker room after getting poked in the eye in the third quarter of Wednesday's matchup against the Heat and will not return.

Love was ruled out for the remainder of the game at the beginning of the fourth quarter due to a right eye injury. His night ends with 12 points on 5 of 8 shooting as well as six rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in 20 minutes.

Love said after the game that his vision was blurry for about 20 to 30 minutes after the incident, but he eventually regained his vision and feels fine, according to Bleacher Report.

Love will travel with the team to Chicago and be re-evaluated in the morning before determining his availability for Thursday's matchup with the Bulls, the team's last game before the All-Star break.

Cavs' Kevin Love says he was 'caught off guard' by LeBron tweet

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(2/10/2015)After Cavaliers forward LeBron James tweeted out Saturday about fitting in, which seemed to be directed to Kevin Love, speculation began to increase over the nature of their relationship.

After Tuesday's practice, Love indicated there are no issues between him and LeBron, reports the Akron Beacon Journal.

"I was caught off-guard when I heard about it," Love said. "We're teammates, we see each other, there’s no problem with us."

When he asked if he felt LeBron's tweet was directed at him, Love said James has not brought up the issue with him.

"I don't know. I truly feel if LeBron had a problem with me or had to talk to me for good or worse, he would've come up and talked to me," Love said. "I truly believe that."

The tweet came after forward Kevin Love struggled, scoring just five points during Friday's loss to the Pacers. Love has found it difficult to find his role with the Cavaliers this season and said during the preseason that he just wanted to be himself and not worry about fitting in. He admitted his inconsistent season has been hard for him.

"I think it's one of the toughest situations I've had to deal with," Love said.

James has worked to involve Love in the team's offense and help him adjust to his role, but James said everyone needs to be committed to fitting in.

"And people are always trying to fit out instead of fitting in, instead of being a part of something special," James said. "And that's all that was about."

The tweet may have worked with Love coming off one of his best games as a Cavalier when he scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds during Sunday's win over the Lakers.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love doubles up on the Lakers

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(2/8/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love posted a double-double against the Lakers on Sunday.

Love shot 11-18 from the field, including 7-8 from beyond the arc. He sunk three of his five free throws. Love was active on the boards, pulling down 10 rebounds. All 10 of his rebounds came on the defensive end of the court. Love also added three assists.

Kevin Love on his slump: 'Toughest situation I've had to deal with'

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(2/7/2015)After his second five-point outing of the week, Cavaliers forward Kevin Lovesounded off following Friday's 103-99 loss to Indiana that snapped Cleveland's 12-game winning streak. Love told Northeast Ohio Media Group that this is "one of the toughest" stretches of games he has gone through in his NBA career.

"Oh yeah, definitely frustrating," Love said. "Yeah, I think it's one of the toughest situation I've had to deal with but at the end of the day we're winning basketball games. I know tonight was different. At the same time, there's no blueprint for what I should be doing, but I'll try my best to figure it out."

Love scored a season-low five points on Monday before bouncing back with a 24-point performance against the Clippers. With the team down three with 3:30 remaining, coach David Blatt took Love out of the game for good for the sake of spacing out the court.

Although Love has experienced back spasms and knee issues throughout his first season away from Minnesota, he maintained there's no physical ailment responsible for his recent struggles.

"It's 52 games into the season," Love said. "Your body is going to be hurting, but I'm not going to use that as a crutch."

Cavaliers' Kevin Love struggles in loss to Pacers

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(2/6/2015)Cavaliers' PF Kevin Love scored just five points in a 103-99 loss to the Pacers in Indianapolis, Friday.

Love shot 2-of-8 from the field, 1-for-4 from 3-point range. Love finished with five points for the second time in the last three games.

Love pulled down eight rebounds, all on the defensive boards.

The Cavaliers host the Lakers in their next game, Sunday.

Kevin Love's 24 and 9 lead Cavaliers rout of Clippers

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(2/5/2015)Kevin Love scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds, both game highs, as the Cavaliers beat the Clippers 105-94, Thursday, in a game that was not as close as the score indicated.

Love left with 51 seconds remaining in the third quarter and the Cavs leading by 28. The lead was as large as 32, before the Clippers rallied against the Cavalier bench to make the final margin respectable.

Love shot 6-of-14 from the field and 10-of-12 from the free throw line.

The 24 points were the most by Love since Jan. 11. He's scored in single digits four times in the 11 games since his 25-point night at the Kings, nearly a month earlier.

"I think Kev had some shots that he passed up on," James said. "Maybe he felt that he just wasn't in a good rhythm, but I know I hit him with a few [potential] shots after the first quarter where he had some good looks when he decided to swing-swing [with a pass], which is OK, it kept the ball moving. So, I think for Kev, I think his confidence maybe shooting the ball is a little down, but for me as a player, I get him good looks. I want him to shoot the ball and he needs to shoot it with confidence."

Love has scored five points or fewer only three times, in games in which he has logged 32-plus minutes. He's been held to single-digit scoring twice over Cleveland's last three games, and is shooting only 34.4 percent from the field, including 25.0 percent from 3-point territory over that span.

"I'm just doing what's being asked of me," Love said. "I think I've kind of been doing that all year. I've been keeping my head up and keeping positive, glass half-full. And I'm just trying to impact the game in other ways as best I can. I think tonight I did that on the defensive end -- stuff that doesn't necessarily show up in the stat sheet, and I've been trying to rebound the ball and get inside the paint a little bit more these past few games.

"Maybe one look, but it was more so on a swing-swing to [Matthew Dellavedova]," Love said. "I think a guy was closing out on me and I hit Delly and Delly didn't end up shooting it. But, no, I think I had some good looks in the first quarter -- a couple tip-ins that I missed; [Timofey Mozgov] and I both went for the lob, I thought I had my hand on it, and missed that one. But, you know, getting good looks there. Not for lack of confidence, no."

Cavaliers' Kevin Love takes just seven shots on Monday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(2/3/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love took just seven shot on Monday against the 76ers.

All seven of Love's attempts came in the first quarter. After that, Love did not have another attempt for the rest of the game. While head coach David Blatt was shocked by that figure, and said it "absolutely shouldn't happen," Love took a different approach, according to Cleveland.com.

"I'm just doing what's being asked of me right now and playing where I'm being asked to play," Love said. "We've won 11 games in a row so I'm going to continue. That's just how it is right now." Love said if things continue this way, but the team keeps winning, he won't have a problem with his current role. That said, Love did admit that he would continue the same workout routine, just in case he has to carry a bigger workload in a particular game.

Love's teammate, LeBron James, said it's all about sacrificing for the team. "I'll go 0-for-0 from the field to win. I'll get rebounds, I'll get assists, I'll take charges, I'll get steals. I don't need to shoot the ball at all because I'm about winning and that's all that matters."

Cavaliers PF Kevin Love posts 14-17 line vs. Timberwolves

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(1/31/2015)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love scored 14 points on 6 of 14 shooting while grabbing 17 rebounds in his team's 106-90 win over the Timberwolves Saturday.

Love posted his 11th double-double in his last 15 games as the Cavaliers picked up a 10th straight win. He also kicked in three assists while going 1 for 5 from behind the arc. The Cavaliers will square off with the 76ers Monday.

Kevin Love hoping to show defensive improvement in return to Minnesota

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(1/31/2015)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love is ready for his comeback to the city he spent the beginning of his career with, Minneapolis. After posting a double-double in Friday's win, Love told reporters the biggest thing he wants to show his old bosses is his defensive improvements.

"I think I had no choice but to improve my defense," Love said. "I don't think anybody's has ever looked at my defensive presence and said, 'OK, he's a lock-down defender' and I don't think that anybody will ever say 'OK, that's the guy we want to guard LeBron James at the end of the game.'"

Despite his offensive numbers dropping considerably from last season, Love is showing his teammates how committed he is to finding a way to win.

"I hope that my teammates and coaching staff will say that I've handled the adjustment well on most if not all accounts," Love said. "I'm a better defender and will continue to get better."

Cavaliers PF Kevin Love doubles up vs. Kings Friday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(1/30/2015)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love scored a team-high 23 points on 9 of 17 shooting, including 2 of 5 shooting from behind the arc, while hauling in 10 rebounds in his team's 101-90 win over the Kings Friday.

Love has managed double-doubles in three of his last four games, but his 23 points marked his highest scoring output since Jan. 11. He also dished out three assists in 29 minutes of action. The Cavaliers take a nine-game winning streak into Saturday's matchup with the Timberwolves.

Cavaliers forward Kevin Love feeling OK after suffering dizzy spell

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(1/26/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love said he momentarily felt a bout of dizziness during Sunday's win over the Thunder, but said he is feeling good, reports Cleveland.com.

"Everything was spinning there for a little bit," Love said. "It just happened. I was a little shocked. It was a scary moment, but I was good after that."

Love experienced the dizziness when attempting a free throw during the first quarter, but was able to stay in the game. He added that he's experienced the symptoms before and even joked that it might have helped him break out of his shooting slump. Love scored 19 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range.

"I think it was me getting dizzy in the first quarter," he said. "Just continuing to keep shooting. [Having] confidence."

Cavs' Kevin Love contributes double-double in return to action

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(1/20/2015)Cavaliers center Kevin Love returned to the starting lineup Monday against the Bulls after missing Friday's game due to back spasms.

While Love was just 3 of 13 from the floor, he finished 16 points thanks to going 9 of 10 from the free-throw line. He also had 12 rebounds and two assists.

"Today I felt great, minus getting hit in the nose," Love said, per the team's official website. "It’s just one of those things that you just have to keep on, keep lose and continue to get all the work with our training staff and just go from there.”

Cavs' Kevin Love listed as questionable for Monday's game

Love is dealing with back spasms which caused him to miss Friday’s win over the Clippers. He was to able to practice Sunday and will be reevaluated after Monday morning's shootaround to determine his playing status. In 39 games, Love is averaging 17.7 points and 10.3 rebounds.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love out Friday with back spasms

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(1/16/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Lovewill not play Friday because of back spasms, the team announced. Love was considered a game-time decision after suffering spasms during pregame. Tristan Thompson will start in Love's place.

Love is averaging 17.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. The Cavaliers are an 8-point underdog Friday against the Clippers.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love battles through back spasms on Thursday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(1/16/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love battled through a back injury on Thursday against the Lakers.

Love seemed to be dealing with the issue throughout most of the game, but actually asked to leave the contest in the third quarter. He didn't miss much time, returning during the same quarter. Love had an off game shooting, hitting 4-12 shots from the field. He made just one of his six three pointers, but managed to sink 8-9 free throws. Love finished with 17 points.

"I think that we will figure it out here, so I don't plan on opting out or any of that," Love said. "I plan on being here. As far as leaving my options open, I mean sure, it's always there. At the end of the day, it's always good to have something but no, I plan on being here."

Love has a $16.7 million player option for the 2015-16 season and despite his early struggles to fit in with the team, Love believes the process will work itself out.

"I've said all along that I plan on being a Cavalier long-term," Love said. "As we continue to evolve, my role will continue to evolve. It's still a process where I'm figuring it out."

In 37 games, Love is averaging 17.9 points and 10.5 rebounds.

Cavs PF Kevin Love drops 25 points on Kings

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/11/2015)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love had 25 points and 10 rebounds in Sunday's loss to the Kings as he produced his sixth-highest scoring output this season.

Love shot 10 of 21, making 3 of 9 from beyond the arc, and added three assists, a block and a steal. The 21 shots tied Love's season high. He'll visit the Suns on Tuesday.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love doubles up on the Warriors

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(1/10/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love posted a double-double on Friday against the Warriors.

Love shot 6-11 from the field, including 1-2 from long range. He sunk all four of his free throw attempts, finishing with 17 points. Love was a monster on the boards, pulling down 14 rebounds. He added an assist and a steal.

Kevin Love grabs 16 rebounds in losing effort

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/7/2015)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love scored 17 points and collected 16 rebounds in Wednesday's home loss to the Rockets, giving him 35 rebounds over the past two games.

Love struggled to 7-of-19 shooting, missing all three tries from beyond the arc. He dished out four assists.

Love visits the Warriors on Friday.

What do we do with the new-look Cavaliers' front court?

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(1/7/2015)The Cavaliers got the big man they've been looking for Wednesday, when they moved a pair of first-round picks to the Nuggets in exchange for Timofey Mozgov. What should Fantasy owners think about the Cavalier's frontcourt now?

If anything, this move should be a positive for Kevin Love, who gets to space the floor around a true big man. For Tristan Thompson and Anderson Varejao's gifts, they aren't going to attract the kind of attention near the rim Mozgov will when he's rolling, and he could have a similar impact on Love's outside game that Nikola Pekovic did when the two played together in Minnesota.

The news isn't so great for Thompson, who looked like a really solid Fantasy contributor in the wake of Varejao's season-ending injury. Thompson has been averaging 10.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game over the last 10, and was seeing even more playing time recently, with 40.4 minutes per game under his belt over the last five. He'll still get plenty of playing time, but I'm not sure he has much value as a 25-minute-per-game player. If that's where things fall, he'll end up as just a low-end Fantasy option, but it is still worth hanging on to him for a few weeks to see how they choose to deploy him.

For his part, Mozgov's value doesn't change much. He probably loses a bit, but it's not like he was a big Fantasy contributor lately anyways. He is an offensively skilled big man and a solid rebounder and shot blocker, but the Cavaliers probably aren't going to rely on him too heavily, so you're probably looking at a reserve big man in most leagues.

The Cavaliers desperately needed a big man, and they got a pretty good one. However, this seems like a move that will make more of an impact in real life than the Fantasy realm.

Kevin Love ties season-high with 19 rebounds in loss to Sixers Monday

With LeBron James and Kyrie Irving out of the lineup, Love posted his 18th double-double of the season. In the month of January, Love is averaging 28.3 points in three games. He also added two assists and two steals to his stat line.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love scores season-high 30 points in losing effort

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(1/4/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love had one of his best games as a member of the Cavaliers, but it was not enough as the Cavaliers fell 109-90 to Dallas Sunday.

Love scored 30 points on 11 of 21 shooting including 3 of 7 from the 3-point line. He also grabbed 10 rebounds to record his 18th double-double of the season. He also added three assists, one steal and one block.

The Cavaliers next play Monday at Philadelphia.

Cavaliers forward Kevin Love scores 27 in win over Hornets

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(1/2/2015)After missing Wednesday’s loss to the Bucks with back spasms, Cavaliers forward Kevin Love returned to the court Friday to help lead the Cavaliers to a 91-87 win over the Hornets.

Love scored 27 points on 9 of 15 shooting including 3 of 4 from 3-point range. He was also 6 of 10 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes.

The Cavaliers next play Sunday against Dallas.

Cavs' Kevin Love to 'give it a go' Friday against the Hornets

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(1/2/2015)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love said Friday he will "give it a go" against the Hornets. Love, who has been dealing with back spasms, is averaging 16.7 points and 10.1 rebounds in 31 games this year.

Love left Tuesday's game against the Hawks after battling with back spasms during the contest. The Cavaliers are 3 1/2-point favorites against Charlotte Friday.

Cavaliers rule out Kevin Love and Shawn Marion on Wednesday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/31/2014)The Cavaliers will be without forwards Kevin Love and Shawn Marion on Wednesday against the Bucks.

Love and Marion were initially considered "highly questionable" by coach David Blatt. Marion is set to miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury. Love is dealing with back spasms, but had hoped to play on Wednesday.

LeBron James had already been ruled out of the contest, leaving the team short-handed against Milwaukee.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love, Shawn Marion 'highly questionable'

Coach David Blatt initially put LeBron James in the same category, but ruled James out for the contest just a few moments later. Marion missed Tuesday's game due to an ankle injury, and appears to be in danger of missing another contest with the injury. Love is dealing with a back injury, and didn't feel good when he arrived at the arena Wednesday. The team is working on him in hopes that he can suit up.

Cavaliers forward Kevin Love leaves Tuesday's game with back spasms

Love had seven points on 1 of 8 shooting with seven rebounds before exiting.

Cavaliers PF Kevin Love scores team-high 20 vs. Pistons

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/28/2014)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love scored a team-high 20 points on 9 of 19 shooting while hauling in 10 rebounds in his team's 103-80 loss to the Pistons Sunday.

Love managed his third 20-point effort in his last four games but struggled from behind the arc, making just one of his seven three-point attempts. He also kicked in one assist and one block in 34 minutes in the loss. The Cavaliers will match up with the Hawks Tuesday.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love doubles up on the Timberwolves

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/23/2014)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love posted a double-double on Tuesday against the Timberwolves.

Love shot 5-11 from the field, including one from beyond the arc. He sunk nine free throws, finishing with 20 points. Love was active on the boards, pulling down 10 rebounds during the contest.

Cavaliers PF Kevin Love hits just one shot in victory

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/19/2014)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love scored a season-low six points in the Friday night defeat of Brooklyn. He hit just 1 of 10 from the field and missed all four of his 3-point attempts. He did yank down a game-high 14 rebounds.

It was the fewest field goals Love has made in one game since he went 0 for 5 against Denver to conclude the 2011-12 season.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love a game-time decision Wednesday with the flu

Love, who did not participate in shootaround Wednesday, is averaging 17.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game in his first year in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers take on the Hawks Wednesday.

Cavaliers PF Kevin Love doubles up vs. Thunder

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/11/2014)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love scored 18 points on 5 of 13 shooting, including 2 of 5 shooting from three-point range, while racking up 16 rebounds in his team's 103-94 loss to the Thunder Thursday.

Despite being without LeBron James, the Cavaliers were able to whittle a 20-point deficit down to three points with just two minues left but couldn't complete the comeback. Love's double-double was the sixth in his last seven games. He also chipped in two assists, one steal and one block in 39 minutes in the loss. The Cavaliers will square off with Pelicans Friday.

Kevin Love goes for 19 points, 14 boards in easy win

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/8/2014)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love recorded 19 points and 14 rebounds in Monday's 110-88 win at Brooklyn. Love shot 7 of 14, making 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, and added one assist.

Kevin Love again vows longer term commitment to Cavaliers

But in an interview on ESPN Radio's Mike and Mike in the morning, Love said he wants to stay with Cleveland for a long time.

"Whether we lose two or three games in a row, or there's a game where my statistical output isn't necessarily what it should be, people are always going to talk," Love said. "Since I was traded to Cleveland this summer, I've said since Day 1 that I'm a Cleveland Cavalier long term and I plan for it to be that way. If I could end all the speculation now, I would. But people are going to continue to talk no matter what."

Love is averaing 17.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per game so far in Cleveland.

Cavaliers F Kevin Love exits late despite another double-double

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/2/2014)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love turned in another strong performance, but exited Tuesday's game against the Bucks late in the fourth quarter with what coach David Blatt called cramps, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Love departed with 1:07 remaining in the game. Following the game, Blatt indicated he's not concerned with Love moving forward.

He doubled up with 27 points and 10 rebounds in a 111-108 victory. He shot 10 of 16 from the field, including 4 of 8 from downtown, and 3 of 5 from the free throw line. He added one block while logging 40 minutes of game action.

"I just thought that Kevin, very much like the last game, he got to his spots on the floor. He made shots, he rebounded as he always does, he was very much engaged and played a really solid game for us," Blatt said, per the team's official website.

Love has registered seven double-doubles through 15 games. He is averaging 22.2 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last five games, including back-to-back double-doubles.

Cavaliers F Kevin Love drops season-high 28 in win over Pacers

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/29/2014)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love enjoyed his most productive shooting performance in a Cleveland uniform on Saturday, leading his team to a 109-97 victory over Indiana.

Love scored 22 of his season-high 28 points in the first half, including 16 in the opening period. He converted 9 of 13 shots, including his first five of the game. He also knocked down 2 of 3 shots from 3-point range and 8 of 9 from the charity stripe. He chipped in with 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals while logging 33 minutes of game action.

Coach David Blatt also praised his defensive performance following the win.

"I think Kevin is playing the best defense of his career right now ... He's buying in," Blatt said, per ESPN.

Love has six double-doubles through 14 games. He had 65 last season. He is averaging 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists over his last five games.

Kevin Love's 23 points not enough for Cavaliers

Love also added seven rebounds, but he is still trying to find a rhythm in the offense. For the season, he has recorded six double-doubles. The Cavaliers next play Monday against Orlando.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love: 'I'm just trying to find myself in this offense'

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(11/20/2014)Forward Kevin Love's numbers are a bit down in his first 10 games with the Cavaliers, averaging 16.7 points and 10.4 rebounds after averaging 26.1 points and 12.5 rebounds in 2013-14 for Minnesota.

"I'm just trying to find myself in this offense," Love said. "It's just one of those things. We're 10 games in. I think everyone knew coming in that we would have to sacrifice. At some point we are going to need some low-post scoring and outside shooting."

Love does have a double-double in six of 10 games. Although, his offensive game still needs a little work since his shooting percentage is at 38.9 percent, which is well below his career average (45 percent).

"I haven't really said much. I'm just trying to be a part of this team as best I can to help us win," he said. "As far as getting into a rhythm it has been tough."

Cavaliers PF Kevin Love doubles up Friday vs. Celtics

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/14/2014)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love scored 12 points on just 2 of 10 shooting while adding 15 rebounds in his team's 122-121 win over the Celtics Friday.

Love recorded double-doubles in his first three games but had been held under 10 rebounds in each of his last three before coming through with a big night on the boards Friday. His 20 percent success rate from the field matched his worst shooting performance of the season. Love also had four assists and one block in 37 minutes in the win. He's set to face the Hawks Saturday.

Cavaliers forward Kevin Love turns in solid game Thursday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(10/31/2014)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love turned in a solid game Thursday against the Knicks.

Love was probable heading into the game due to a rib injury, but that didn't seem to bother him. Love played 38 minutes, shooting six of 14 from the field. He was able to hit three shots beyond the arc, and made all four of his free throws. Love also hauled in 14 rebounds and dished out four assists. He finished with 19 points.

Cavs forward Kevin Love (ribs) practices without limitations

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/29/2014)Cavaliers forward Kevin Love practiced without limitations Wednesday after being pulled from practice Tuesday because he was hit in the ribs, according to ESPN. It appears Love will be ready to play in Thursday's season opener against the Knicks.

Cavs' Blatt: Kevin Love (ribs) is OK after leaving practice Tuesday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/28/2014)Cavaliers coach Dave Blatt said forward Kevin Love was pulled from practice as a precaution Tuesday after he was hit in the ribs, according to Cleveland.com. There was no word on how Love sustained the injury, but Blatt said the power forward is fine.

The Cavs will open the season Thursday against the Knicks. Love is in his first season with Cleveland following an August trade with the Timberwolves.

"My entire life I've played the game from inside-out," Love told the Northeast Ohio Media Group. "So the more touches I can get inside to get myself going, the better. I'm not accustomed to starting out a game shooting a three, so it's just something that I see.

"I'm 26 years old and I've been playing basketball for quite a long time. Just finding ways to mix it up. If anything, keeping it around the basket a little bit more and the offense will allow me to get offensive rebounds. That will be tough for teams with Andy [Varejao] and myself and Tristan [Thompson] in there."

Love has been parking himself beyond the arc more often in the preseason and has struggled with his shot in recent games. His shooting ability creates space for such offensive talents as LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters, but David Blatt has expressed his understanding that Love also thrives in post-up situations that result in higher-percentage shots.

Cavaliers PF Kevin Love expected to play Monday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(10/18/2014)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love (neck) is expected to play Monday, the News-Herald reports. Love suffered a minor neck injury Wednesday but should be good to go for the regular season, provided he doesn't experience a setback.

Cavs' Kevin Love sitting out Friday

Love is dealing with a neck injury, though it's not expected to be all that serious. He'll have Friday night off for "rest and maintenance."

Neck injury to Cavaliers F Kevin Love not believed to be serious

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/16/2014)Cavaliers head coach David Blatt told reporters that power forward Kevin Love has a stiff neck, but the injury is not expected to be serious moving forward, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Love sustained the injury in Wednesday's preseason game. Blatt remains hopeful that Love will be available to play Friday night against the Mavericks.

Kevin Love suffers neck injury Wednesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(10/15/2014)Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love suffered neck soreness in Wednesday's preseason action, but the injury is not considered serious, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Love was dealing with a knee injury coming into Wednesday's game and asked out after becoming "banged up." The team may update his status after the game if it's determined the injury is more serious than thought, but for now he looks on track to be available for the start of the regular season.

Cavaliers PF Kevin Love not worried about fitting in

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/15/2014)Cavaliers new power forward Kevin Love has rejected a theory that he would not be in control of his offensive opportunities this season because teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving will be doing most of the ball-handling.

Love has certainly not been hindered in the preseason. He is riding the tide of successive 25-point performances, including one Tuesday night against Milwaukee in which he was 5 of 7 from 3-point range.

Though neither James (rest) nor Irving (ankle) played in that game, Love is rejecting the notion that his touches would be limited by the whims of those two players.

"I'm comfortable and just not trying to, I guess, fit in so much," Love told ESPN.com after the game. "I had a talk with the guys on the plane ride over (to Brazil) and also at different practices off the floor and they told me to fit out. Just be myself.

"I kind of laughed and smirked at that. Off the court, I never have any problems with that. But on the court, it's just us having so many weapons and being able to fit together out there on the floor ... you always say check your egos at the door but we also need to bring our egos with us because that's what makes us so great. We wouldn't be here without them."

Kevin Love deal morphs into three-team trade

The Timberwolves will receive Andrew Wiggins , Anthony Bennett and a lottery-protected first-round pick from the Cavaliers in exchange for Love, and are set to move one of those pieces to Philadelphia to complete the deal.

Trade doesn't hurt Kevin Love's potential too much

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/7/2014)Though the move to Cleveland and a stacked Cavaliers roster should make life considerably easier for Kevin Love, should Fantasy owners be moving him down their draft boards a bit after Thursday's news?

Love carried a huge load for the Timberwolves last season, logging 36 minutes per game and finishing the season second in Fantasy scoring overall. He averaged a career-high 26.1 points and 4.4 assists per game, while adding 12.5 rebounds, but will now have to adjust to life as a second or even third option offensively.

With LeBron James and Kyrie Irving already on hand, Love is almost certainly going to take on a smaller scoring role. He attempted 18.5 field goals per game a year ago, which actually led this trio a year ago. However, he is also much more reliant on his teammates setting him up than the other two, so he should have the ball in his hands a little less by default.

Even if Love takes three fewer shots per game next season, there is little reason to drop him too much for Fantasy purposes. With his three-point range and offensive rebounding skills, Love still promises to be one of the most efficient scorers in the league. Even after adjusting his projection to reflect his new reality, Love is still projected for 23.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game next season.

Love likely won't be one of the three most productive Fantasy options in the league again next season, but there is no question he is still a slam dunk first-round pick. He shouldn't go much later than 8th overall on Draft Day.

Report: Cavs, Wolves finalize Kevin Love deal

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/7/2014)The long-awaited deal to send Kevin Love to the Cavaliers has been agreed to, according to a Yahoo.com report Thursday.

Though the deal cannot be officially finalized until Aug. 23, the Timberwolves are expected to acquire the last two No. 1 overall picks in the deal, in the form of forwards Anthony Bennett and Andrew Wiggins. They will also reportedly receive a 2015 first-round pick in the deal.

The report also indicates the Cavaliers have received a commitment from Love that he will opt out of his current contract next offseason and re-sign a five-year max contract worth $120 million.

Blake Griffin, Kevin Love withdraw from Team USA activities

by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com

(7/28/2014)Team USA will be without two of its star power forwards for the August FIBA World Cup, as Blake Griffin and Kevin Love both withdrew from participation.

According to the AP, Love wants to be cautious and not risk injury while seeking a trade from the Timberwolves.

Griffin said in a statement that he appreciated the invite but would decline the opportunity in order to focus his energy on improving the Clippers.

Report: Bulls offer three players for Kevin Love

by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com

(7/23/2014)A rumor surfaced early Wednesday that indicated the Chicago Bulls would be willing to give up three players to obtain forward Kevin Love. According to SheridanHoops.com, Chicago has offered the Timberwolves bench stud Taj Gibson, first-round pick Doug McDermott and recently signed Spanish star Nikola Mirotic for Love.

It's been speculated that rumors including Chicago are merely smokescreens to coax the Cavaliers into adding more to their reported offer. The report suggests that should Cleveland sweeten the deal by including a second future first rounder in addition to Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett and the initial future first round pick, that Cleveland would have a better chance of stealing Love away from the Bulls.

The Timberwolves would be wise to do everything in their power to speed up this process, considering Love is set to become a free agent next season and has already said that he will test the market.

Report: Wolves, Warriors Kevin Love deal 'dead'

by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com

(6/23/2014)What seemed like a deal inching toward completion just a week ago is now considered "dead." According to Bleacher Report, talks between the Timberwolves and Warriors have ceased, making a deal involving Kevin Love "unlikely" to occur before the draft.

Reports last week revolved around a possible Klay Thompson for Love swap that could include future draft picks or additional pieces, but apparently neither side could agree on exact terms.

Warriors willing to deal Klay Thompson as part of possible Kevin Love trade

by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com

(6/19/2014)Golden State may have just moved one step closer to trading for Kevin Love, as ESPN reported Thursday that the team would be willing to part ways with Klay Thompson to sweeten a potential deal with the Timberwolves.

The Warriors would likely swap David Lee and perhaps a future first round pick to acquire Love's services for the coming season. A potential deal will now come down to whether the Timberwolves prefer a player-heavy or pick-heavy offer.

No matter where he ends up, Love currently stands to become a free agent in the summer of 2015, further complicating potential trade scenarios.

Still nothing definitive in Kevin Love trade situation

by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com

(6/18/2014)While one report Wednesday suggested that the Timberwolves thought they wouldn't get a better offer than what the Celtics had put forth, another more recent report says that haul "isn't nearly the best" deal Minnesota has fielded for Kevin Love.

According to the Boston Globe, sources close to the situation say Boston's offer of first-round picks and young players doesn't peak the Timberwolves' interests. One source said the Nuggets and the Warriors have both made better offers for Love. The report also suggests that Minnesota is content picking 13th overall despite offers to move up.

Flip Saunders calls his own number, will coach 'Wolves

Wednesday a report stated that Minnesota would try once more to talk Kevin Love into staying before ultimately deciding to trade him, but that trade talks wouldn't proceed until a new coach was found. So it shouldn't be too long before we know Love's fate and trade rumors begin to swirl.

Saunders previously served as 'Wolves coach from 1995-2005. He led them to all eight playoff appearances in franchise history, including the Western Conference finals in 2004. Saunders most recently coached the Wizards in 2009.

Kevin Love's departure seems like a foregone conclusion

by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com

(6/4/2014)One day he's traipsing around Boston, chatting with Rajon Rondo and going to Red Sox games. The next day reports surface about his preferred destinations via trade. The writing is on the wall, and it reads: Kevin Love won't be a member of the Timberwolves for long.

Yahoo Sports reported Wednesday that the Timberwolves are discussing deals involving Love, but that the team wouldn't commit to any deal until a new head coach had been hired. The report went on to note that Minnesota will once again try to convince Love to buy in once they've hired a new coach, but that the All-Star forward's longing to leave has not budged as of now.

Right now he's a top-five Fantasy pick, and he'll stay that way if he moves to Boston. But should the Celtics land other talented free agents or Love get traded to a talented team like the Warriors or Rockets, you might consider dropping Love to top-ten range. I just can't see Love improving on 25-plus points, 12-plus rebounds and 4-plus assists per game. Only seven guys in the history of the league have achieved that line for a season, and, of those seven, only Elgin Baylor and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were able to do it in back-to-back seasons.

Report: Wolves open to idea of dealing Kevin Love

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(5/19/2014)The Timberwolves are now open to the idea of trading forward Kevin Love if the right deal comes along. But it won't happen before the upcoming NBA Draft, team owner Glen Taylor told the Associated Press on Sunday.

The Celtics, Bulls, Warriors, Lakers, Knicks and Suns are also possible trade destinations for Love.

Love led the league with a career-high 65 double-doubles last season. It was his second season of 60-plus double-doubles. In 77 games, Love averaged 21.6 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists. He shot 45.7 percent from the floor and 37.6 percent from downtown over that span.

Report: Kevin Love to test market if not traded

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(5/19/2014)Kevin Love's "people" have told the Timberwolves this week that if he's not traded, he'll leave via free agency when his contract is up after next season, the New York Daily News reports. Love is not interested in an extension, but has not requested a trade, according to a report from ESPN.

Love led the league with a career-high 65 double-doubles last season. It was his second season of 60-plus double-doubles. In 77 games, Love averaged 21.6 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists. He shot 45.7 percent from the floor and 37.6 percent from downtown over that span.

Kevin Love explodes for 43 points in loss to Kings

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(4/14/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love was back in action Sunday night, scoring a team-high 43 points on 12 of 23 from the floor, including 4 of 9 from downtown, and 15 of 17 from the charity stripe in his team's 106-103 defeat to Sacramento.

Love did all of his damage in 38 minutes of game action, also adding 11 rebounds and one assist. He is averaging 26.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists over his last three games played.

Elbow injury sidelines Kevin Love Friday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(4/11/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love was a late scratch for Friday's game against the Rockets, due to a hyper-extended right elbow suffered in the team's previous game. He was ruled out just before gametime, and his status moving forward is not yet known, with the team's next game set for Sunday in Sacramento.

Kevin Love returns with double-double

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(4/9/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love was back on the floor Tuesday against the Spurs, after sitting out the team's previous game with back spasms.

Love was able to play 33 minutes and played a big part in a 110-91 win. He scored 19 points despite not shooting the ball well, as he went 5 for 15 from the field but 7 for 7 at the free-throw line. He added 12 rebounds and four assists, though he also turned the ball over four times.

Love has been able to stay healthy this season, with his 73 games played matching his best total since he was a rookie. He is averaging 25.9 points, 12.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game on the season, with just a few games left.

Kevin Love expected back vs. Spurs

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(4/7/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love is expected back Tuesday night against San Antonio, head coach Rick Adelman told the Star Tribune on Monday.

Love was a late scratch Saturday in Orlando, after playing 45 minutes in a double-overtime win over the Heat the previous night. He leads the league with 60 double-doubles, and is averaging 26.0 points and 12.6 boards per contest.

Bask spasms force Kevin Love out Saturday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(4/5/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Magic, after coming down with back spasms. Love played 45 minutes in the team's double-overtime win over the Heat Friday night, but it is not yet known when he suffered the injury.

Love will likely be considered day to day moving forward, with the team's next game set for Tuesday against San Antonio.

Kevin Love records second-career triple-double

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/28/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love had another monster game on Friday, securing his second-career triple-double in a 143-107 victory over the Lakers.

Love scored 22 points on 6 of 10 from the floor, including 3 of 5 from 3-point land, and 7 of 9 from the free throw line. He completed the triple-double with 10 rebounds and 10 assists. He also chipped in with one steal while logging 29 minutes of game action.

All two of Love's double-doubles have come this season. He is averaging 23.4 points, 9.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists over his last five games.

Kevin Love posts insane 36-14-9 line in loss to Suns

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/23/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love put together a dominant performance, falling just one assist shy of triple-double in a 127-120 loss to the Suns on Sunday.

Love scored 36 points on 11 of 27 from the floor, including 3 of 10 from downtown, and 11 of 12 from the throw line. He completed a double-double with 14 rebounds, also adding nine assists and two steals while logging 38 minutes of game action.

Love became the eighth player -- the first since Russell Westbrook in 2010 -- to post a similar line He leads the league with 55 double-doubles. He is averaging 28.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists over his last five games.

Kevin Love flirts with triple-double vs. Raptors

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/9/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love flirted with a triple-double on Sunday against the Raptors.

Love scored 26 points on 9 of 22 shooting, including 4 of 9 from downtown, and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. He grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out nine assists. He also chipped in with one block and one steal while logging 41 minutes of game action in a 111-104 loss. He is averaging 25.6 points, 12.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists over his last five games.

Kevin Love back to form with double-double Friday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(3/7/2014)One game after ending his double-double streak with a 19-point, eight-rebound performance, Timberwolves forward Kevin Love began a new streak with a team-high 28 points on 10 of 18 shooting and 14 rebounds in his team's 114-101 win over the Pistons Friday.

Love hadn't missed a double-double in a game since late January before Wednesday's 19-8 line, but he bounced back to record his 51st double-double of the season Friday, adding five assists and two steals in 36 minutes. He has averaged 26.3 points and 13.1 rebounds over 59 games played.

Love shot 10 of 21 from the floor, including 2 of 6 from deep, and 11 of 13 from the free throw line. He also tallied four assists and two steals while logging 38 minutes of game action.

Love has doubled up in each of his last six games. He is averaging 31.2 points, 12.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists over his last five games.

Kevin Love records first career triple-double

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(2/23/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love continued to shoulder the load as he knocked down six treys and recorded his first career triple-double in his team's 121-104 victory over the Jazz in Utah on Saturday.

Five of his six triples came in the third quarter. Love shot 11 of 20 from the floor, including 6 of 10 from 3-point land, and 9 of 10 from the charity stripe. He finished the game with 37 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal while logging 33 minutes of game action.

Love has scored at least 30 points in each of his last four games played. He has averaged 35.5 points, 12.3 rebounds and five assists over that span.

Kevin Love scores 42 points in double-double Wednesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/19/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love scored a team-high 42 points on 14 of 22 shooting, including 5 of 10 shooting from behind the arc, while grabbing 16 rebounds in his team's 104-91 win over the Pacers Wednesday.

It was Love's third straight double-double, and he topped 30 points in each of them, peaking with Wednesday's performance. He also added one assist and one steal in 37 minutes. Love has averaged 25.9 points and 13.2 rebounds over 52 games played.

Will Kevin Love finish the season in Minnesota?

by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com

(2/19/2014)Kevin Love's dissatisfaction with his current situation in Minnesota has been no secret this season, and other teams have taken notice. NBA Insider Ken Berger reported Tuesday that both the Lakers and the Mavericks are maneuvering to make offers to the Timberwolves for Love.

The report goes on to say that a source familiar with the strategy of general manager Flip Saunders says there's "no way" a deal involving Love goes through.

Still, it's widely believed that Love will decline his 2015 player option, despite the fact that Love told GQ that Minnesota has a better foundation than Los Angeles and that he's having fun this season. Love is having a historically great season, averaging 25.8 points, 13.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.

Kevin Love scores 32 in double-double Wednesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/12/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love scored a team-high 32 points on 11 of 20 shooting, including 6 of 11 shooting from behind the arc, while grabbing 11 rebounds in his team's 117-90 win over the Nuggets Wednesday.

Love enters the break with back-to-back 30-point double-doubles, and his six three-pointers were his second highest total of the season. He also tallied eight assists and one block in 37 minutes Wednesday. Love has averaged 25.8 points and 13.2 rebounds over 50 games played.

Kevin Love scores 31 in double-double Monday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/10/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love returned from a quad contusion Monday and recorded his 43rd double-double of the season, scoring a team-high 31 points on 9 of 23 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds in his team's 107-89 loss to the Rockets.

Love has notched a double-double in each of his last six games played despite missing two of his team's last four games with injuries. He chipped in one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in six attempts while playing 37 minutes in the loss, his team's fourth straight. Love has averaged 25.7 points and 13.3 rebounds over 49 games played.

Kevin Love will give it a go vs. Rockets

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(2/10/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Lovewill give it a go Monday night against the Rockets, according to the team's official website.

Love returned from a stiff neck injury on Friday and injured his quad late in Friday's loss to New Orleans. He was a late scratch Saturday night against Portland because of a left quad contusion. He has averaged 32.0 points, 17.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over his last four games played.

Kevin Love a late scratch with left quad contusion

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(2/8/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Lovewas a late scratch Saturday night against Portland because of a left quad contusion, the team announced.

Love returned from a stiff neck injury on Friday and injured his quad late in Friday's loss to New Orleans. He averaged 32.0 points, 17.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over his last four games played. His status remains uncertain for Minnesota's next game on Monday against Houston.

Kevin Love just misses first 20-rebound effort of season

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(2/8/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love bounced back from injury and fell one rebound shy of his first 20-rebound effort of the season in a 98-91 loss to the Pelicans in New Orleans.

Love scored 26 points on 6 of 20 from the floor, missing all six of his 3-point attempts, but converting 14 of 17 from the charity stripe. He grabbed 19 rebounds, with only four of them coming from the offensive end of the glass. He also chipped in with three assists and one steal while logging 36 minutes of game action.

Love has 42 double-doubles this season, including one in each of his last five games played. He has averaged 32.0 points, 17.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over his last four games played.

Kevin Love ready to return vs. New Orleans

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(2/7/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love is expected to play Friday night at New Orleans despite dealing with a stiff neck and back, according to the team's radio network. Love has only missed two games this season and is averaging 25.6 points, 13.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists through 27 games played.

Kevin Love's Friday status in question

by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com

(2/7/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love is considered questionable for Friday's matchup with the Pelicans as he's dealing with a stiff neck, which kept him out of Wednesdays game, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Love removed himself from the lineup about 20 minutes before tip-off when his neck stiffened up.

Kevin Love sits out after scary fall

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(2/5/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love took a hard fall late in Tuesday's game against the Lakers, but appeared to escape without a serious injury. Unfortunately, it will sideline him for at least one game, as he has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder with a stiff neck.

This will be just the second game Love misses this season, after he played just 18 games a year ago. He is averaging 25.6 points, 13.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game for the season.

Kevin Love a gametime decision Wednesday

Love seemed to suffer a back and potentially a head injury on a hard fall Tuesday night, but he stayed in and finished the game, scoring 31 points and grabbing 17 rebounds while dealing with the pain from the fall. He has averaged 25.6 points and 13.2 rebounds over 47 games played.

Kevin Love notches 31-17 line but shaken up Tuesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/4/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love scored 31 points on 8 of 19 shooting while grabbing 17 rebounds in his team's 109-99 win over the Lakers Tuesday, but he took a hard fall and appeared to be dealing with head, back and/or tailbone pain in the win.

Since Love stayed in to finish the game, his fall likely didn't result in an significant injury, but the team will likely monitor how he feels in the next few days. He also chipped in three assists, one steal and one block in 41 minutes of action Tuesday. Love has averaged 25.6 points and 13.2 rebounds over 47 games played.

Kevin Loves erupts in losing effort

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(2/1/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love was a game-time decision with an ankle injury Saturday against the Hawks, but it obviously did not bother him once the game tipped off.

Love played 38 minutes despite the injury, and put together one of the best games of his career. Love fell two points short of his season-high in scoring, ending up with 43 points on 12 of 12 shooting, with two 3-pointers and a 17-for-18 mark at the free-throw line. He added 19 rebounds to his line as well, the third time in his career he has finished with at least 40 points and 19 rebounds.

Despite Love's massive game, the Timberwolves still fell, 120-113. Love has continued to play at a high level, and is now averaging 29.4 points, 14.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game over the last five.

Kevin Love expects to play Saturday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(2/1/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love will warmup and test out his injured ankle, but expects to play Saturday against the Hawks. Love was considered a game-time decision, but told the StarTribune he expects to play through the injury.

Kevin Love a game-time call Saturday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(2/1/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love is dealing with a sprained ankle that could keep him off the court for just the second time all season Saturday against the Hawks. He is officially considered a game-time decision with an hour until tipoff.

Kevin Love posts 28-point, 16-rebound performance Friday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(1/31/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love scored a team-high 28 points on 12 of 20 shooting, including 3 of 7 shooting from behind the arc, while grabbing 16 rebounds in his team's 94-90 loss to the Grizzlies Friday.

It was the eighth double-double in nine games for Love, who also had two assists and one block in 37 minutes. He has taken at least 20 shots in back-to-back games after reaching that mark only twice in 13 previous games this month. Love has averaged 25.1 points and 13.0 rebounds over 45 games played.

Kevin Love scores 30 points in double-double vs. Pelicans

It was Love's second straight 30-point performance as well as his seventh double-double in his last eight games. He also had five assists while playing 43 minutes, which matched his highest workload of the season. Love has averaged 25.0 points and 12.9 rebounds over 44 games played.

Kevin Love cracks 30-point mark again

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/28/2014)For the second time this month, and for the 11th time this season, Timberwolves forward Kevin Love cracked the 30-point mark Monday against the Bulls in Chicago.

Love scored 31 points on 8 of 17 shooting from the field, including 1 of 7 from 3-point land, and a perfect 14 of 14 from the free throw line. He has been to the free throw line 14 times in two of his last three games.

Love also chipped in with eight rebounds, two assists and one steal while logging 36 minutes of game action. He has averaged 21.8 points, 12.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.2 steals over his last five games played.

Kevin Love scores 6,000 career point vs. Warriors

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/25/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love worked past a brief knee-scare, and reached a milestone, scoring his 6,000 career point Friday, in a 121-120 victory over the Warriors.

Love left the game late in the third quarter after landing awkwardly on his right knee. He ice his knee and returned, knocking down a free throw with 7:33 remaining to reach the feat.

Love posted his 36th double-double of the season with 26 points and 14 rebounds, with five of them coming from the offensive end of the glass. He also chipped in with eight assists and one steal while logging 37 minutes of game action. He has averaged 21.2 points, 12.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists over his last five games.

Four first-time starters highlight All-Star lineups

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(1/23/2014)The NBA announced the starting lineups for this year's All-Star game Thursday, and the lineup features some new faces.

Warriors guard Stephen Curry will be making his first All-Star appearance after being voted in by the fans, and he is joined by Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (16th appearance) in the Western Conference backcourt. The Western frontcourt consists of another first-time starter inTimberwolves forward Kevin Love (3rd), as well as Thunder forward Kevin Durant (5th) andClippers forward Blake Griffin (4th).

Kevin Love scores team-high 27 points in double-double vs. Kings

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(1/15/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love scored a team-high 27 points on 9 of 16 shooting, including 4 of 6 shooting from behind the arc, while grabbing 11 rebounds in his team's 111-108 loss to the Kings Wednesday.

It was Love's fourth double-double in seven January games, and it came with five assists and one steal in 37 minutes of action. Love has averaged 25.6 points and 13.0 rebounds over 37 games played.

Kevin Love can't find his shot vs. Spurs

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/13/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love struggled to find his shot but still managed to scored in double figures during Sunday's loss to the Spurs in San Antonio.

Love scored 14 points on 3 of 14 shooting from the field, including 0 of 2 from downtown, and 8 of 11 from the charity stripe. Two of his three field goals made came in the third quarter. He grabbed seven rebounds and two blocks while logging 32 minutes of game action in a 104-86 defeat.

Love has made only 13 of his last 44 field goal attempts (29.5 percent) over his last three games. He has averaged 20.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists over his last five games.

Kevin Love struggles in 4-for-20 performance Wednesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(1/9/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love scored 15 points on just 4 of 20 shooting in Wednesday's 104-103 loss to the Suns.

It was Love's worst shooting performance since going 2 for 14 in a mid-November game, but he did manage to piece together a double-double by racking up 12 rebounds and making all six of his free-throw attempts. Love has averaged 26.1 points and 13.2 rebounds over 34 games played.

Kevin Love misses key free throws in loss Saturday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(1/4/2014)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love scored 30 points on 11 of 21 shooting, including 5 of 9 shooting from three-point range, but he missed three free throws with two seconds remaining and his team down two as Minnesota eventually lost to the Thunder Saturday, 115-111.

Love did pull down 14 rebounds to give himself 29 double-doubles in 32 games this season while also adding five assists, two steals and one block in 43 minutes. He has averaged 26.4 points and 13.5 rebounds this season.

Kevin Love doubles up with 33 and 15 vs. Bucks

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/29/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love turned in another dominant performance as he notched a double-double during Saturday's win against the Bucks in Milwaukee.

Love went 11 of 17 shooting from the field, including 4 of 6 from downtown, and 7 of 9 from the free throw line. He put up a double-double with 33 points and 15 rebounds, with only two of them coming from the offensive glass. He also chipped in with six assists and one steal while logging 35 minutes of game action in a 117-95 win.

Love has averaged 31.4 points and 14.6 rebounds on 56.4 shooting from the field over his last five games.

Kevin Love scores season-high 45 points vs. Clippers

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/23/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love scored a season-high 45 points on 15 of 23 shooting and matched a season high with 19 rebounds in Sunday's 120-116 overtime loss to the Clippers.

It was the second-highest scoring performance of Love's career, only topped by a 51-point night in March 2012. He also had six assists and one steal in 43 minutes in addition to the huge double-double. Love has averaged 25.9 points and 13.9 rebounds in 27 games played.

Kevin Love just misses triple-double vs. Blazers

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/18/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love came one assist short of recording his first double-double of the season, scoring 29 points on 10 of 18 shooting while totaling 15 rebounds and a season-high nine assists in his team's 120-109 win over the Blazers Wednesday.

Love also hit four of his seven three-point attempts while playing 41 minutes in the victory. He has averaged 25.2 points, 13.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists over 25 games played.

Kevin Love goes off Friday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/13/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love snapped out of his shooting slump in a big way Friday, knocking down eight 3-pointers in a 117-110 loss to the Spurs.

Love, who had been shooting just 37.3 percent from the field in the previous 10 games, shot 15 of 27 from the field for 42 points in 39 minutes Friday. He was 8 of 9 on three-point attempts, and added 14 rebounds and two assists.

Love is averaging 24.7 points per game on the season, while adding 13.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, a career-high.

Kevin Love flirts with triple-double

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/10/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love turned in another dominant performance as he stuffed the stat sheet and flirted with a triple-double Tuesday night against the Pistons.

Love went 6 of 15 shooting from the field, including 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, and a perfect 10 of 10 from the free throw line. He finished the game with a team-high 26 points and 16 rebounds, with six of them coming from the offensive end. He also added seven assists while logging 30 minutes of game action in a 121-94 victory.

Love has doubled up 19 times this season and is on pace to surpass his career-high set in 2010-11 with 64. He is averaging 20.5 points and 13.5 rebounds over his last five games played.

Kevin Love to miss Saturday's game

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/6/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Lovewill not play Saturday against the Heat, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports Friday. Love is dealing with a family issue, and will not be with the team when they play.

Kevin Love doubles up again in win over Mavs

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/1/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love stayed sharp as he picked up his ninth consecutive double-double during Saturday's win over the Mavericks.

Love went 6 of 14 shooting from the field, including 2 of 5 from downtown, and 7 of 11 from the charity stripe. He finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds, with three of them coming from the offensive side. He also chipped in with two assists and one block while logging 35 minutes of game action in a 112-106 victory.

Love has doubled up in all but one of the team's first 18 games this season. He is averaging 20.8 points and 14.8 rebounds over his last five contests.

Kevin Love stays sharp with another double-double

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/23/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love turned in another dominant performance during Saturday's contest against the Rockets.

Love went 11 of 22 shooting from the field, including 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, and a perfect 3 of 3 from the charity stripe. He finished the game with 27 points and 15 rebounds, with six of them coming from the offensive side. He also chipped in with

Love has doubled up in all but one of the team's first 15 games this season. He is averaging 20.4 points and 13.2 rebounds on 41.3 shooting from the field, including 32.0 percent from downtown.

Kevin Love scores 23 points in win vs. Celtics

Love has now posted a double-double in 10 of his 11 games this season. He added two assists, two three-pointers and one steal Saturday while turning the ball over seven times in 33 minutes of action.

Kevin Love keys huge first quarter in win

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/11/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love scored 25 points on 8 of 17 shooting as the Timberwolves set a records for points scored in a quarter in Sunday's 113-90 win over the Lakers in Los Angeles.

Love hit four three-points and scored 18 points in the first quarter alone as the team scored a team-record 47 points on 16 of 21 shooting in the first 12 minutes of play. He added 13 rebounds, three assists and one steal, giving him seven double-doubles in seven games this season.

Kevin Love throwing up monster lines

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/8/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love continued his fantastic start to the season Friday, as he nearly notched a triple-double in a 116-108 win over the Mavericks.

Love scored 32 points on 12 of 21 shooting, including 5 of 5 at the free-throw line and 3 of 6 from three-point range. He added his typical 15 rebounds, and continued his strong playmaking with eight assists and only two turnovers in 35 minutes.

Love is averaging 27.2 points, 14.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game through the first six games. All of those numbers besides the rebounds would represent career-highs for him.

Kevin Love tallies 25 points, 16 rebounds in loss

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/6/2013)Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love scored 25 points on 10 of 25 shooting and hauled in 16 rebounds, including seven on the offensive glass, but it wasn't enough to avoid a 106-93 loss to the Warriors Wednesday.

Love added six assists, two steals and one block in 38 minutes of play while posting his fifth double-double to open the season. The Timberwolves will attempt to break a two-game skid Friday against the Mavericks.

Kevin Love scores 34 points, grabs 15 rebounds in win

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/3/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love posted a humongous line in his team's road win over the Knicks Sunday, scoring a season-high 34 points on 10 of 19 shooting and grabbing 15 rebounds while adding five assists and two three-pointers.

Love was one of three Timberwolves to play more than 40 minutes in the win, which gives Minnesota a 3-0 record to open the season.

Kevin Love opens the season with a bang

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/31/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love was in midseason form in Wednesday's season opener, a 120-115 overtime win over the Magic.

Love led the team with 31 points on 8 of 19 shooting, and he showcased the unique skill set that we didn't get to see much in his injury-plagued 2012-13 season. Love shot 3 of 8 from three-point range, including a game-tying three to send the game to overtime, and added 17 rebounds and four assists.

Kevin Love getting game action in

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/10/2013)Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love appeared in his second preseason game in a row Wednesday against the Raptors, as he continues to show no signs of the injuries that derailed him last season.

Love played 26 minutes Wednesday, scoring 20 points on 6 of 14 shooting, with one 3-pointer. Love added nine rebounds, one assist and no turnovers as well.

Love's season ended early due to issues with his hand, as well as a late knee surgery. He spent the offseason rehabbing, and appears to be in great shape heading into the season. He played just 18 games a year ago.

Kevin Love feeling 'great' heading into camp

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/3/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love worked out with his teammates informally a week before the start of training camp and told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that he is in "great" shape leading up to the start of preseason. He was limited to only 18 games last season because of two broken hands and knee injury which required surgery.

"The beauty of this world is, you get fresh starts, you live to fight another day," Love said. "I've never looked more forward to start playing basketball and stop hearing about last year."

Love ready for 2013-14 campaign

by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com

(4/13/2013)Minnesota forward Kevin Love told reporters prior the Saturday's contest against the Suns that he is expecting big things from himself and the T'Wolves during the 2013-14 season. Love, who was limited to just 18 games this season due to two broken hands and knee injury which required surgery, said he is already pain free and looking forward to the process of training for next year. Who would have thought coming into this that I would have two broken hands? Love told the Star Tribune. And had to have surgery and now this? The best part about it is, Ill have a clean bill of health and Ill be ready to go in a month.

Love undergoes knee surgery

by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com

(4/9/2013)The Timberwolves announced forward Kevin Love will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove scar tissue in his left knee on Wednesday. Love, who has been sidelined since early January due to a metacarpal in his right hand, began feeling some discomfort in his knee while he was working out over the past week, reports the Star Tribune. I know he feels very poorly about this year, president of basketball operations David Kahn said, Frankly, it has been a lost season for him. He is expected to be sidelined for 4-6 weeks.

Still no contact for Love

by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com

(4/5/2013)Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has still not been cleared for contact, reports the Star Tribune. Love, who has been sidelined since mid-January because of a hand injury, is scheduled to be re-evaluated next week, according to the report. Ive said all along Id like to see him come back and play, coach Rick Adelman said. The more guys we get on the floor down the stretch here, the better evaluation we can make."